HOLLY Willoughby was replaced with Alison Hammond on This Morning today as she enjoyed a "well-deserved day off". Viewers were shocked to see Alison alongside Phillip Schofield when they tuned in - just days after it was revealed that she'll be taking over from Eamonn and Ruth.
Today's instalment of the daytime show began with Phil and Alison stood outside of ITV studios where they excitedly turned on the Christmas tree lights.
Alison told fans: "I'm standing in for Holly today as she enjoys a well-deserved day off". At the weekend, there was uproar when it was revealed that Alison and Dermot O'Leary will be replacing long-serving Friday hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford after 14 years.
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